095: Matchmaking?

June 5, 2022 – 2 minutes read – 387 words

A little while ago, about an hour after I said “Seriously?” to the King and fell to my knees…

A woman and I were drinking tea in a room of the royal castle.

“Greetings, my name is Patrick von Snake.” Pat

“I am Sonalis Mental.” Sona

Her self-introduction is simple.

“So, why me? I’m not handsome man nor do I come from a good family.
In fact, my family recently participated in a rebellion.
I then had to brutally execute them on behalf of the Kingdom.
Plus, I’m seemingly cursed with a lack of presence.” Pat

“I saw Patrick for the first time at the ceremony after the rebellion.
I was eating alone at a table near the end.
Even though it was a ceremony with so many people around, one person stood out to me.” Sona

I think about the situation.
I wasn’t in battle at the time, so I wasn’t trying to conceal my presence.
However, I was nervous around so many important people, so I should have been trying to fade into the background.

How did she find me?

“You looked so forlorn, but when you met the Canaan family, you smiled like a boy…” Sona

I guess I did perk up at that point, the only house I’m close to is the Canaan family.

“A few days after that, in the castle courtyard, I bumped into you on purpose, but you just apologized like it was your fault.
All to a girl dressed like a princess.
When you took my hand, my heart started to race and I almost collapsed.” Sona

I was definitely looking at my bracelet, so I didn’t notice her.

I guess love is blind, just like they say.

“I’m sure you’ve heard about me from His Majesty, but I have a somewhat twisted personality.
Is that fine with you?” Pat

“I can’t find anybody else interesting like you.
I trust my instincts!” Sona

I looked into her eyes and wondered if this was fine.

If she didn’t like me, she could easily cancel the engagement.

“Then, I look forward to being with you.” Pat bowed his head

“Yes, I’m a bit of an odd princess, but it’s nice to be with you.” Sona bowed her head in response

Hmm? You’re an eccentric princess? Who am I now entangled with?